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title: "Benjamin bow tie: Cutting Instructions"
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Benjamin is a rather simple pattern, but your options will determine what
needs to be cut out. Below are two typical layouts.

## Without adjustment ribbon

- **Main fabric**
  - Cut **4 Bow** parts
  - Cut **2 Collar Band** parts
- **Interfacing**
  - Cut **4 Bow** parts
  - Cut **2 Collar Band** parts

## With adjustment ribbon

- **Main fabric**
  - Cut **1 Short Bow** part
  - Cut **2 Medium Bow** parts
  - Cut **1 Long Bow** part
- **Interfacing**
  - Cut **1 Short Bow** part
  - Cut **2 Medium Bow** parts
  - Cut **1 Long Bow** part